Lessons and bookings
Mint offers something for everyone, whatever your abilty or ambitions. Whether you're a new recruit, cruising the mountain or want some advanced freestyle coaching... we will get you progressing beyond that frustrating plateau!
Group and Private Lessons are divided into the following levels:
Beginner:
Level 1 - Your first time on a snowboard or you want to start again from scratch. We will give you the basic skills ensuring learning is fun and confidence is built.
Level 2 - You've done a little before, are able to slide on both edges, but are not yet turning from one to another.
Learner:
Level 3 - You are able to do basic turns in both directions, although may lack some confidence. It's time to build on those basic skills and start exploring the mountain.
Cruiser:
Level 4 - Happy linking turns on most runs, although sometimes coming into difficulty on steeps, you wish to ride the whole mountain and find new challenges. We'll give you the techniques to make your riding more dynamic, start carving your board and even learn a few tricks!
Advanced Rider:
Level 5 - Confident on most runs in most conditions and can ride switch. It's time to increase the performance you are getting from your board allowing you to dominate the mountain, whatever the terrain and snow conditions, as well as master to new tricks.
Level 6 - You're riding the whole mountain with confidence (even in switch!). Now you want to push your riding further whether it be learning new tricks or exploring new terrain.
Freestyler:
Level 7 - You are confident on most runs and your focus is mastering tricks both on the piste and in the park. Whether it be jumps, spins, rails, halfpipe or even jibbing the natural terrain... there is always so much more to learn.
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Get exactly what you want out of a lesson that will be designed specifically for you... private snowboard lessons are the ultimate way of achieving your goals.
Whether it is learning to stand up, focusing on techniques such as learning to carve, confidence building, learning new jib tricks to impress your friends or riding the halfpipe we can build a lesson to get you there.
Private lessons can be taken with a partner or small group of friends, however it is necessary that everyone is of similar ability to maximise learning and enjoyment for all.
- 2 hour Private Lesson 135€*
- 3 hour Private Lesson 200€*
Enjoy the experience of learning with others whilst we will provide you with individual attention within a group setting.
Our group snowboard courses run for either 4 or 5 days, two hours a day. We also offer a half day, 3 hour, freestyle and off piste sessions.
Courses are run according to level as well offering freestyle focused courses. Don't worry if you are not sure of your level, we make assessments to ensure you are in the correct group.
Small group sizes: minimum of 4, maximum of 6
- 1 half day (1 x 3hrs) 75€
- 4 days (4 x 2hrs) 180€
- 5 days (5 x 2hrs) 215€
We offer fun orientated freestyle sessions for all levels, whether you are new to freestyle or wish to perfect skills in the halfpipe or new rail slides.
Bored of cruising the pistes? Take our Introduction to Freestyle session and we will get you using terrain in a new way and making of the great parks available in Avoriaz. We will equip you with the basics of freestyle snowboarding which can include jumps, halfpipe, rails & flat land tricks.
Introduction to Freestyle, level required: intermediate riders (level 3 +)
Group coaching is offered in half day groups sessions and 4 day courses.
Small group sizes: minimum of 4, maximum of 6
- 1 half day (1 x 3hrs) 75€
- 4 days (4 x 2hrs) 180€
Intro to Avalanche Safety & Awareness
Aimed at those who wish to learn more about safety off piste and receive avalanche search & rescue training. We will look at where the risks lie & why, how they can be avoided and what to do in event of an avalanche. This is an educational session providing you with knowledge to help you stay safe when riding off piste.
Small group sizes: minimum of 4, maximum of 6
- 1 x 3hrs 75€
Off piste Riding Techinque
Riding off piste is much more challenging that cruising down a perfectly groomed piste. It requires you to master a new set of skills in order to keep your riding fluid and controlled as the terrain gets steeper and bumpier and when snow conditions are less than ideal. This session aims to take your riding to the next level, allowing you to make the most of the natural terrain.
Small group sizes: minimum of 4, maximum of 6
- 2 days (2 x 3hrs) 150€
We offer childrens snowboard lessons for mini shredders aged 4 and up. Mint has collaborated with the Burton Kids on Snow / Riglet program to offer unique coaching for ankle-biters, who may be believed to be too young to meet other neccessary age requirements. We stock a specialised fleet of Burton Riglet snowboard equipment, with boards from 80cm up!
Children's snowboard group courses are run during peak holiday weeks, for either 4 or 5 days and two hours a day.
Childrens courses are run according to level as well offering freestyle focused courses. Don't worry if you are not sure of their level, we make assessments to ensure they are in the correct group.
Small group sizes: minimum of 4, maximum of 6
- 4 days (4 x 2hrs) 180€
- 5 days (5 x 2hrs) 215€
Our snowboard camp weeks, sponsored by Quiksilver and LibTech, provide you with the perfect all-inclusive snowboard holiday. Enjoy daily coaching of the highest quality, along with first class accommodation in Morzine, off the hill activities… all in a fantastic camp atmosphere.
Just Performance camp:
11th – 18th December 2011
21st – 28th January 2012
Just Freestyle Camp:
3rd - 10th March 2012
Just 4 Girls Camp:
31st March - 7th April
ACME Camp:
28th January - 4th February 2012
Tyro Learners Camp:
11th - 18th December 2011
For more info check out the Just Snowboard Camp website.
